Between Promise and Redemption
I remember as a child when the church of my youth had a special service to burn the mortgage papers for their new building. It was a recognition that a…
Month: June 2024
No True Christian Would
Consider this a call to sanity with a dash of critical thinking. Problem: “No true Christian would…” How often have you heard that recently? I’ve recently heard it from a…
Letter of Intent – Psalm 101
There is an annual ritual for high school athletes to sign letters of intent to attend and play for a particular university. The event is celebrated with a ceremony and…
A Box of Rocks
There is a moment when a child’s face lights up when receiving an unexpected gift. It’s a moment that we try to manufacture with fancy toys and frilly clothes. A…
Roots and Fruit
It’s all about the roots. We often miss that. Well, I’m starting in the middle of things. Let’s go back to the beginning. Welcome to a short series we’re calling…
Corinthian Controversies: The Final One
The Final controversy Paul addresses in his first letter shouldn’t be controversial for believers. Paul begins, “Now I want to make clear for you, brothers and sisters, the gospel I…
What Happened to Matthew 18:11?
Recently, a friend discovered that Matthew 18:11 is missing from modern English versions. That verse is in the King James Version: “For the Son of man is come to save…